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Cowboys vs Commanders: Rivalry Game on Christmas

On Christmas Day, the Dallas Cowboys face the Washington Commanders in a Week seventeen matchup, with the Cowboys favored to win. Despite neither team being in playoff contention, fans tune in for a rivalry game. Experts mostly back the Cowboys, but some predict a home upset for the Commanders. Expect fireworks from these rivals, proving NFC East games never disappoint.

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